Chambers Ranks Hintze Law and Its Partners in 2020 USA Privacy & Data Security Reviews

We are honored to announce that Chambers & Partners has once again recognized Hintze Law PLLC and partners, Mike Hintze and Susan Hintze, in its 2020 Privacy & Data Security USA – Nationwide rankings.  

In Chamber’s review of the firm’s ranking, it acknowledged Hintze Law as a “highly regarded boutique firm noted for its experience in handling cutting-edge technology and emerging issues … such as automatic tracking, biometrics and facial recognition.” Chambers cited sources as appreciating that the team has "deep privacy knowledge and provides business-forward advice. They offer a well-researched, detailed and reliable work product" and that “the team is exceptionally strong at delivering advice that is both sophisticated and pragmatic," highlighting that they provide "actionable guidance and not academic advice." The editors of Chambers base their recognition on extensive research relying on feedback from clients, peers, and other law firms. Hintze Law is the only law firm focusing exclusively on privacy and data security to be ranked in this category. 

Sources appreciate that the team has "deep privacy knowledge and provides business-forward advice. They offer a well-researched, detailed and reliable work product.” 

Chambers-ranked Hintze Law partner Mike Hintze is a recognized leader in privacy and data protection law, policy, and strategy. He advises a wide range of companies, industry associations, and other organizations from startups to large global technology companies. He also teaches privacy law at University of Washington School of Law and was formerly Chief Privacy Counsel at Microsoft. In assigning Chamber’s elevated ranking of Mike, it stated that Mike is highly regarded for his “top-level” in-house experience in the technology sector, which he brings to private practice. Sources call him "one of the most experienced and fluent privacy specialists," noting that he "is an expert in the field and a trusted adviser."  

Mike Hintze is highly regarded for his “top-level” in-house experience. Sources call him "one of the most experienced and fluent privacy specialists," noting that he "is an expert in the field and a trusted adviser." 

Chambers-ranked Hintze Law partner Susan Hintze is founder and managing partner of Hintze Law. Previously, Susan helped found privacy practices at Cooley and Perkins Coie that also gained recognition by Chambers during her tenure. Susan also has practical experience as former in-house privacy counsel for Dell and Microsoft. Chambers quoted sources as praising her "incredible depth of privacy knowledge" and noted that she is particularly sought after for her expertise in the interplay of cutting-edge technology with data security regulations. 

Sources praise Susan Hintze 's "incredible depth of privacy knowledge." She is particularly sought after for her expertise in the interplay of cutting-edge technology with data security regulations. 

Earlier this year, Chambers also recognized Mike Hintze and Susan Hintze in its 2020 Global Guide of Ranked Individuals in the area of Privacy & Data Security. 

About Hintze Law Hintze Law PLLCis a boutique privacy firm that provides counseling exclusively on global data protection. Our attorneys and privacy analysts support technology, ecommerce, advertising, gaming, media, mobile, biometrics, fitness, healthcare, retail, and travel companies, organizations, and industry associations in all aspects of privacy and data security.